US Strikes Harder At Putin, Bans All Russian Oil, Gas, Other Imports

By ZEKE MILLER, MIKE BALSAMO and JOSH BOAK, Associated Press (AP News) Striking harder at Russia’s economy, President Joe Biden on Tuesday ordered a ban on Russian oil imports in retaliation for Vladimir Putin’s onslaught in Ukraine. The major trade action, responding to

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Defiant Russia Absent At United Nations Court Hearing Over ‘Genocide’

Ukraine has sought an emergency order from the United Nations’ highest court to halt hostilities on its territory. It argued that Russia, which boycotted the hearing, had falsely applied genocide law to justify its invasion. The hearing was held at the International Court

Igboho Will Remain In Cotonou After Release

Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo a.k.a. Igboho, who breathed the air of freedom yesterday after eight months in confinement will remain Benin Republic. His lawyer, Olusegun Falola disclosed the development according to sources. Adeyemo was arrested on July 19, 2021 in Cotonou. He

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russian Soldiers Kill Ukrainian Mayor, Associates While Distributing Aid

Hostomel and it’s immediate environs have been under heavy attack since the beginning of the war because of its strategic importance with its nearby airfield. Russian forces have shot and killed the mayor of the Ukrainian town of Hostomel, local officials say, as

Ukraine, Russia Prepare For 3rd Round Of Peace Talks

Ukraine and Russia are  expected to meet for third round of negotiations, which both sides had said could take place on Monday. The location and exact time of the talks is not mention yet. The two delegations last met in the Brest region

China Backs Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine

 China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, has voiced support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “No matter how treacherous the international storm is, China and Russia will maintain their strategic determination. “And will push forward the comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era,” Wang said

Ukraine: Australia Berates China Over Its ‘Chilling Silence’

Ukraine: Australia berates China over its ‘chilling silence’ The Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, chided China over what he calls it’s “chilling silence” on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Even though China had abstained from voting for or against Russia at the United Nations

Russia – Ukraine Conflict: 368 Trapped Nigerians Studying In Ukraine Drink, Cook With Snow

No fewer than 368 Nigerian students, still trapped in Sumy State University (SumDU), Ukraine, are reportedly drinking and cooking with ice and snow following a water shortage in the city of Sumy. They are part of the over 800 international students hiding in

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Second Batch of 81 Evacuees Arrive From Ukraine

No fewer than 181 Nigerians based in Ukraine have arrived Nigeria en route Poland. The second batch of evacuees arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport at 6:35 pm on Friday on an Air Peace flight. The first batch arrived in the early hours

Russian Forces Seize Europe’s Largest Nuclear Plant In Ukraine 

Russian forces seized control of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant on Friday after a battle with Ukrainian troops that caused a fire and fears of a catastrophic accident. The Ukrainian nuclear regulator said that the fire had been extinguished and no radiation leak